Richard George Werth

Background

Werth, Richard George was born on February 5, 1920 in Markesan, Wisconsin, United States. Son of George William and Lillie (Luethe) Werth.

Education

Bachelor, Wartburg College, 1942. Master of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1948, Doctor of Philosophy, 1950.

Career

Chemist E.I. duPont de Nemours & Company, Niagara Falls, New York, 1942—1944, 1946. Professor chemistry Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, 1950—1990, professor emeritus, since 1990, chairman department, 1961—1969, 1974—1977. Visiting fellow Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 1970—1971.

Visiting scientist University Hygienic Laboratory, University Iowa, 1983. With United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946.

Achievements

• Richard George Werth has been listed as a noteworthy chemistry educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Institute Chemists. Member American Chemical Society (councilor 1964-1978, commission on chemical education 1971-1976), Midwest Association Chemistry Teachers in Liberal Arts Colleges, Society Applied Spectroscopy, Minnesota, North Dakota academics science, American Radio Relay League, Sigma Xi, Phi Lambda Upsilon.

Connections

Married Wilma Margaret Lauer, June 2, 1943. 1 child, Gerald Richard, Junior.

Father:

George William Werth

Mother:

Lillie (Luethe) Werth

Spouse:

Wilma Margaret Lauer